When was it published?

December 7, 1812 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Domestic News December 7, 1812

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

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British Military Plans, Halifax Rumors, South Invasion, Canada Retaliation

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Rumored British plan discussed in Halifax for a spring invasion of the South with 12,000 troops from various colonies and England to incite rebellion, in retaliation for Canadian invasion threats.

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The following is the plan of British operations, which is generally spoken of in Halifax, to take place early in the spring.—"A strong naval and military force is to be concentrated this winter at Bermudas—A number of black regiments of Regulars from Jamaica and other West India islands with two or three Regiments of Regulars from Halifax and several from England, are to compose the force (about 12,000 men) which is to invade the South and erect (like Hull) the standard of rebellion—These will be protected in their landing by a strong naval and marine force. That such a scheme is in contemplation we do not doubt. Let those most interested look to it. This is to be done in retaliation for the invasion of Canada and the invitation given to the Canadians to revolt and join the Republican Standard."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

British Military Plans Halifax Rumors South Invasion Canada Retaliation

Where did it happen?

Halifax

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Primary Location

Halifax

Event Date

Early In The Spring

Event Details

Plan of British operations generally spoken of in Halifax: strong naval and military force to be concentrated this winter at Bermudas, composed of black regiments from Jamaica and other West India islands, two or three regiments from Halifax, and several from England (about 12,000 men), to invade the South and erect the standard of rebellion like Hull, protected by strong naval and marine force; in retaliation for the invasion of Canada and invitation to Canadians to revolt and join the Republican Standard.